ArtPlay Classes
Pre-K -
- PRIMARY BALLET
Ages 4 - 6 | Saturdays | 9:00 am - 9:45 am
Beginning ballet students are introduced to classical ballet, fundamental positions and movements to build their foundation for dance.
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- GLITTER, GREEN, AND GOLD
Ages 4 - 6 | Saturdays | 10:00 am - 10:45 am
This mixed media art class with the Wacky Nanny focuses on imagination and creation. Children will be led through projects that will open their creative minds and allow...
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- ONCE UPON A PAINTBRUSH
Ages 2 - 4 | Saturdays | 11:00 am - 11:45 am
Favorite storybooks and fairytales invite us to use our imagination and bring the pages to life. In this class, your young artists will explore an exciting new story...
PRIMARY BALLET
Ages 4 - 6 | Saturdays | 9:00 am - 9:45 am
Beginning ballet students are introduced to classical ballet, fundamental positions and movements to build their foundation for dance.
GLITTER, GREEN, AND GOLD
Ages 4 - 6 | Saturdays | 10:00 am - 10:45 am
This mixed media art class with the Wacky Nanny focuses on imagination and creation. Children will be led through projects that will open their creative minds and allow...
ONCE UPON A PAINTBRUSH
Ages 2 - 4 | Saturdays | 11:00 am - 11:45 am
Favorite storybooks and fairytales invite us to use our imagination and bring the pages to life. In this class, your young artists will explore an exciting new story...
Elementary & Middle -
- ArtPlay Kids Acting
Ages 7 - 12 | Saturday | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Actor and educator Darrell Revel will guide participants through the basics of theatre. Students will learn theatre games, improvisation, monologues, scene work, stage make-up application and voice &
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- THE FORMIDABLE DANCER
Ages 10 - 18 | Saturday | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
In this class, students will focus on dance techniques used in musical theatre auditions and productions. Students will learn what directors and choreographers are looking for in auditions,
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- Get Creative
Ages 7 - 12 | Mondays | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Does your little one like to draw, doodle or paint? Traditional and non-traditional art projects will be sure to delight and challenge your little artiste! We will use...
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- Musical Theatre Basics
Ages 7 - 12 | Wednesdays | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
All the world’s a stage and a stage is meant for dancing and singing. Join Jenn Palmieri from UAB’s Department of Musical Theatre as she shares her talents...
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MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP: HEADSHOTS
Ages 10 - 18 | Saturday | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
First impressions are important. Have your headshots done by photographer Tammy Stringfellow so you can attach them to your resume. Register for all 4 musical theatre workshops to...
ArtPlay Kids Acting
Ages 7 - 12 | Saturday | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Actor and educator Darrell Revel will guide participants through the basics of theatre. Students will learn theatre games, improvisation, monologues, scene work, stage make-up application and voice &
THE FORMIDABLE DANCER
Ages 10 - 18 | Saturday | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
In this class, students will focus on dance techniques used in musical theatre auditions and productions. Students will learn what directors and choreographers are looking for in auditions,
Get Creative
Ages 7 - 12 | Mondays | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Does your little one like to draw, doodle or paint? Traditional and non-traditional art projects will be sure to delight and challenge your little artiste! We will use...
Musical Theatre Basics
Ages 7 - 12 | Wednesdays | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
All the world’s a stage and a stage is meant for dancing and singing. Join Jenn Palmieri from UAB’s Department of Musical Theatre as she shares her talents...
MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP: HEADSHOTS
Ages 10 - 18 | Saturday | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
First impressions are important. Have your headshots done by photographer Tammy Stringfellow so you can attach them to your resume. Register for all 4 musical theatre workshops to...
High School -
- From Studio to Radio: Hip Hop Sampling
Ages 13 - 18 | Saturday | 9:00 am - 10:30 am
This class will examine the complex and controversial music process of sampling in Hip Hop music and present a study that illuminates the history, creative mechanics, and philosophy...
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THE FORMIDABLE DANCER
Ages 10 - 18 | Saturday | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
In this class, students will focus on dance techniques used in musical theatre auditions and productions. Students will learn what directors and choreographers are looking for in auditions,
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- Spoken Word Composition and Performance
Ages 11 - 18 | Mondays | 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Students will learn the history of hip hop and spoken word. Once acquainted with the traditions, students will engage with both forms; learning to compose pieces of their...
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- Capture This!
Ages 14 - 18 | Tuesdays | 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Does your teen have an affinity for taking pictures? Are they obsessed with Instagram? In our class, students can take that interest in the photographic image and turn...
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- Intro to Watercolor
Ages 14 - 18 | Wednesdays | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Learn the fundamentals of playing and exploring with watercolors from acclaimed artist Michael Locke. Michael shares his process of selecting the proper paints and brushes to get started...
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- Come on, Vogue! For Teens
Ages 14 - 18 | Tuesdays | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Come on, vogue! Looking for a place to get away? Spend your Wednesday evenings on the dance floor at ArtPlay! Students will learn the basics of vogueing, a...
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MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP: HEADSHOTS
Ages 10 - 18 | Saturday | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
First impressions are important. Have your headshots done by photographer Tammy Stringfellow so you can attach them to your resume. Register for all 4 musical theatre workshops to...
From Studio to Radio: Hip Hop Sampling
Ages 13 - 18 | Saturday | 9:00 am - 10:30 am
This class will examine the complex and controversial music process of sampling in Hip Hop music and present a study that illuminates the history, creative mechanics, and philosophy...
THE FORMIDABLE DANCER
Ages 10 - 18 | Saturday | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
In this class, students will focus on dance techniques used in musical theatre auditions and productions. Students will learn what directors and choreographers are looking for in auditions,
Spoken Word Composition and Performance
Ages 11 - 18 | Mondays | 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Students will learn the history of hip hop and spoken word. Once acquainted with the traditions, students will engage with both forms; learning to compose pieces of their...
Capture This!
Ages 14 - 18 | Tuesdays | 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Does your teen have an affinity for taking pictures? Are they obsessed with Instagram? In our class, students can take that interest in the photographic image and turn...
Intro to Watercolor
Ages 14 - 18 | Wednesdays | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Learn the fundamentals of playing and exploring with watercolors from acclaimed artist Michael Locke. Michael shares his process of selecting the proper paints and brushes to get started...
Come on, Vogue! For Teens
Ages 14 - 18 | Tuesdays | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Come on, vogue! Looking for a place to get away? Spend your Wednesday evenings on the dance floor at ArtPlay! Students will learn the basics of vogueing, a...
MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP: HEADSHOTS
Ages 10 - 18 | Saturday | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
First impressions are important. Have your headshots done by photographer Tammy Stringfellow so you can attach them to your resume. Register for all 4 musical theatre workshops to...
Adult -
- Intro to Music Production Software
Ages 17 - Adult | Saturday | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
This class offers a glimpse into the world of beat making and provides students with the skills to make beats for a variety of genres such as hip...
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- Intro to Improv Comedy
Ages 16 - Adult | Monday | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
This class will teach the fundamentals of long-form improvisation, including how to create strong characters, play at the top of one’s intelligence, and build strong comedic scenes together...
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- More Than Stand Up
Ages 19+ | Tuesdays | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
This class is an intro to writing and performing stand-up comedy with a focus on finding the funny in everyday life situations, finding your unique comedy voice and...
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- Intro to Watercolor for Adults
Ages 19 - Adult | Tuesdays | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Learn the fundamentals of playing and exploring with watercolors from acclaimed artist Michael Locke. Michael shares his process of selecting the proper paints and brushes to get started...
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- Creative Non-Fiction: Write Your Life
Ages 18+ | Tuesday | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Write the true stories of your life in this interactive class as you learn about establishing voice, theme, mood, character, and place through weekly writing prompts. Bring your...
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- The Acting Studios
Ages 16 - Adult | Wednesdays | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Acting Studios teaching artist Susan McCain follows legendary Lee Strasberg’s design. This technique begins with Sensory work, the heart of the method, which focuses on nailing that...
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Come On, Vogue!
Ages 19+ | Wednesday | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Looking for a place to get away? Spend your Wednesday evenings on the dance floor at ArtPlay! Students will learn the basics of vogueing, a dance style with...
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- Writing Creatively - The Basics
Ages 19+ | Wednesday | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Learn how to distill your words. Explore the fundamental techniques that make both poetry and prose compelling. Each week we’ll read examples, respond to writing prompts, and workshop...
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Live and Let’s Dye (A Lesson in Natural Dyes)
Ages Ages 18+ | Saturday | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
In this workshop, we will dye yarn and fabrics with three natural dyes: osage, cochineal, and indigo. Participants will see how each of the dyes is produced and...
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Painting Between the Wines: Pet Portraits
Ages 21+ | Saturday | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
We all know that your pet is your best friend and now is a chance to show them off! Enjoy a glass of wine while you paint your...
Intro to Music Production Software
Ages 17 - Adult | Saturday | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
This class offers a glimpse into the world of beat making and provides students with the skills to make beats for a variety of genres such as hip...
Intro to Improv Comedy
Ages 16 - Adult | Monday | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
This class will teach the fundamentals of long-form improvisation, including how to create strong characters, play at the top of one’s intelligence, and build strong comedic scenes together...
More Than Stand Up
Ages 19+ | Tuesdays | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
This class is an intro to writing and performing stand-up comedy with a focus on finding the funny in everyday life situations, finding your unique comedy voice and...
Intro to Watercolor for Adults
Ages 19 - Adult | Tuesdays | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Learn the fundamentals of playing and exploring with watercolors from acclaimed artist Michael Locke. Michael shares his process of selecting the proper paints and brushes to get started...
Creative Non-Fiction: Write Your Life
Ages 18+ | Tuesday | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Write the true stories of your life in this interactive class as you learn about establishing voice, theme, mood, character, and place through weekly writing prompts. Bring your...
The Acting Studios
Ages 16 - Adult | Wednesdays | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Acting Studios teaching artist Susan McCain follows legendary Lee Strasberg’s design. This technique begins with Sensory work, the heart of the method, which focuses on nailing that...
Come On, Vogue!
Ages 19+ | Wednesday | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Looking for a place to get away? Spend your Wednesday evenings on the dance floor at ArtPlay! Students will learn the basics of vogueing, a dance style with...
Writing Creatively - The Basics
Ages 19+ | Wednesday | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Learn how to distill your words. Explore the fundamental techniques that make both poetry and prose compelling. Each week we’ll read examples, respond to writing prompts, and workshop...
Live and Let’s Dye (A Lesson in Natural Dyes)
Ages Ages 18+ | Saturday | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
In this workshop, we will dye yarn and fabrics with three natural dyes: osage, cochineal, and indigo. Participants will see how each of the dyes is produced and...
Painting Between the Wines: Pet Portraits
Ages 21+ | Saturday | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
We all know that your pet is your best friend and now is a chance to show them off! Enjoy a glass of wine while you paint your...
Workshops -
President's Day Mini-Camp
Ages 7 - 12 | Monday | 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Schools Out! So spend the day creating and exploring all corners of the arts! With STEAM projects, poetry, clay creations, and inspections through song—this one day Mini-Camp has...
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Live and Let’s Dye (A Lesson in Natural Dyes)
Ages Ages 18+ | Saturday | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
In this workshop, we will dye yarn and fabrics with three natural dyes: osage, cochineal, and indigo. Participants will see how each of the dyes is produced and...
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Painting Between the Wines: Pet Portraits
Ages 21+ | Saturday | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
We all know that your pet is your best friend and now is a chance to show them off! Enjoy a glass of wine while you paint your...
President's Day Mini-Camp
Ages 7 - 12 | Monday | 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Schools Out! So spend the day creating and exploring all corners of the arts! With STEAM projects, poetry, clay creations, and inspections through song—this one day Mini-Camp has...
Live and Let’s Dye (A Lesson in Natural Dyes)
Ages Ages 18+ | Saturday | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
In this workshop, we will dye yarn and fabrics with three natural dyes: osage, cochineal, and indigo. Participants will see how each of the dyes is produced and...
Painting Between the Wines: Pet Portraits
Ages 21+ | Saturday | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
We all know that your pet is your best friend and now is a chance to show them off! Enjoy a glass of wine while you paint your...